SMAT 2024: Top three run-getters in the tournament

Mumbai won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) 2024 after beating Madhya Pradesh in the final by five wickets in Bengaluru on Sunday, December 15. During the tournament, several cricketers grabbed the spotlight as they impressed with their performances.

The more fancied teams fared well but the performances of some of the underdogs stood out and made the tournament even more intriguing. The fierce competition was thoroughly enjoyed by cricket enthusiasts, who came in numbers to watch their favourite players in action, especially at the business end of the tournament.

Here's a look at the top three run-getters from SMAT 2024:

3. Sakibul Gani

The 25-year-old Sakibul Gani captained Bihar in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2024 and played some stunning knocks. He aggregated 353 runs from seven innings at an average of 58.83 and a strike rate of 142.33. The right-handed batter scored one century and two half-centuries in the tournament.

Gani's highest score came against Mizoram when he smashed an unbeaten 120 off 66 balls, hitting 13 fours and five sixes. The Motihari-born also scored half-centuries against Bengal and Meghalaya in the group stage.

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